JEE Main 12 Jan 2019 Evening Question 21
Question: The element that does not show catenation is
[JEE Main Online Paper Held On 12-Jan-2019 Evening]
Options:
A) Sn
B) Ge
C) Si
D) Pb
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Answer:
Correct Answer: D
Solution:
- Down the group the size increases and electronegativity decreases and, thereby, tendency to show catenation decreases.
The order of catenation is $ C>Si>Ge\approx Sn. $ Lead (Pb) does not show catenation.
